If you love local history, one of the best attractions around is the El Pomar Penrose Heritage Museum which includes 3 galleries: the Carriage Collection, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Experience, and the Western Heritage Collection. The Penrose Heritage Museum, is located at 11 Lake Circle, adjacent to Broadmoor Hall at The Broadmoor Hotel (next to […]
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Military Discounts Abundant in the Springs
Military members and their families can take advantage of uncounted discounts through a terrific local Web site, http://springsbargains.com/military-discounts/ I mean, they offer discounts on everything from auto parts to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Get discounts on bikes, books, hair cuts, restaurants — you name it! The list is ever-changing, so check it often.
Join ‘Gallop in the Garden’ Fun Run on Thursday Evenings
Hike Through History at Garden of the Gods Park
Tip a Free Brewski at the Budweiser Factory Tour
Are you a beer connoisseur? Then check out the Budweiser Factory Tours in Fort Collins some weekend. It’s a fun place to take out-of-town guests (just be sure you have a designated driver). The FREE tours are offered daily at the plant and you’ll learn all about how their beer is made, a little history […]
Check Out 19 Ways to Save Money on Your Vacation
Planning a fall or winter vacation? If so, you’re probably looking for ways to have a great time without spending a fortune. For example, if your destination requires air travel, book in advance and purchase round-trip tickets when possible. Flying in and out of the same airport typically saves you money, too. Try to be […]
Garden of the Gods Great for Hiking, Wildlife
It’s a city park that vies with national parks for stunning beauty. We’re talking, of course, about the Garden of the Gods. The Colorado Springs city park not only has acres of gorgeous and sometimes whimsical red sandstone formations, but also plenty of acreage for hiking and mountain biking. Take a ranger-guided tour if you […]
Download Teller Country Driving Tour App at Library
Representatives from the Teller County Historical Society will help you download the FREE Pikes Peak Area Historic Tour app to your phone. The mobile app brings Teller County’s history alive! The tour consists of seven routes that recreate the sights and sounds of Colorado’s history, from the voices of the Utes and homesteaders to the sounds […]
Take a Ranger-Guided Tour at Florissant Fossil Beds
Looking for a fun way to spend a day? Take a ranger-guided tour at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the summer which includes ranger talks, guided walks, science demonstrations at an excavation site, a fossil discovery lab and much more. Call ahead for times and schedules. […]
Explore Pioneers Museum with History Tours
It’s one thing to walk into a museum and wander around on your own; it’s an entirely different experience to have someone put into context what you are seeing with a little explanation. That’s the idea behind the new Windows on History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Join a tour guide every Saturday to learn more about […]